Step One:

After washing and ironing the handkerchiefs to the desired size, choose stamp pad and ink up the custom  Save the Date stamp.  We used our  “Art Nouveau” Save the Date Stamp.  On a hard and sturdy work surface, place the inked stamp on the handkerchief and apply even pressure.  Then gently lift the stamp off the handkerchief.

Most couples will find it necessary to include accommodation options with their Save the Date – including them in the invitation is often too late to capture discounted rates, etc.  For this Save the Date, we printed out an accommodations card with a compatible font, we then used Antiquaria’s  Wreath Monogram stamp to accent the enclosure.

Step Four:

Using a coordinating return address stamp {we used our Wildflowers Return Address Stamp}, ink the stamp and place it in the center of your square envelope.

**Remember to do this before you or a calligrapher addresses the envelopes so that you don’t have to redo any if you get a bad inking.**

Materials List

Custom Rubber Stamps like these:  “Art Nouveau” Custom Save the Date Stamp, “Wreath Monogram” Stamp, “Wildflowers” Return Address Stamp

Vintage Handkerchieves – Iron to 5.5 x 5.5 squares with starch and a hot iron.  Check Ebay for lots of handkerchieves.  It is more affordable to buy them in bulk than one at a time.  Expect to pay $1-3 per handkerchief for vintage handkerchieves for this project.  Etsy and local thrifts are other good places to look for them.

Colorbox Stamp Pad – we used a variety of pinks and neutrals for this project.

5.5″ x 5.5″ Flat Card – for the accommodations card

5.75 x 5.75 Square Envelope

Hand Painted Silk Ribbon

Photo Credits: Antiquaria